Programs

September 2017

Consciousness and Energy of Shiva and Shakti

with Marni Sclaroff, MAT, E-RYT 500

Shiva and Shakti represent consciousness and energy. They symbolize the sacred marriage of what makes us human, and they are the ground of all being. They are the auspicious and loving heart at the center of everything. In the Yoga…

Hands On or Off? The Art of Yoga Adjustments

with Letícia Padmasri, E-RYT 500, ALC, M.A.

Yoga adjustments can be beneficial in a number of ways, having the potential to take students to a level of deeper awareness and more self-refined practice. Yoga students and teachers appreciate the power and art of adjustments. Yet an essential…

October 2017

Fall Silent Retreat: Even Nature Takes Time to Renew

with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji," Retreat Director, with Senior Staff

Autumn is a season of introspection. Even nature is ready to retreat!  It is the perfect time for us to go within, reflect, and apply daily learning to daily living during Yogaville’s annual silent retreat. Though we all have similar…

Ancient Wisdom for Changing Times

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500

Change is everywhere—both within us and around us. Our bodies, minds, and relationships are continually transformed by our thoughts, words, and deeds. Our environment is dramatically impacted by the elements; earth, water, wind, and fire can alter the landscape in…

Therapeutic Medical Yoga: Learn and Restore

with Amrita Sandra McLanahan, M.D., Dilip Sarkar, M.D., FACS, CAP, C-IAYT and M. Mala Cunningham, C-IAYT, Ph.D.

This course will introduce health professionals to a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of care for patients. Explore the field of mind-body medicine and medical Yoga through mindfulness meditation, stress management, guided imagery, and breathing strategies. Learn how to assist patients in decreasing…

Taoist Autumn Workshop: Restore Your Qi

with Paul Olko, ND, Dipl. CH, MST

Come learn Taoist cultivation practices to restore your Qi (life force energy). This workshop will teach some of the fundamental practices of the Integral Way passed down from the Ni Family Traditions. This tradition, transmitted through an unbroken succession of…

Coming Home: Moving Deeper Into Mindfulness and Love

with Susan Carol Stone, Ph.D.

Through interactive practices and challenging inquiry, this program will focus on the convergence of mindfulness and love in order to broaden and enliven your spiritual path. Many people are becoming familiar with mindfulness these days, and we have all experienced…

Experiential Retreat: The Four Main Paths of Yoga

with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500

In this experiential retreat, you will learn how the paths of Yoga assist in aligning the hand, heart, and head to form a wonderful ladder to help you climb to a more fulfilling life rooted in Spirit. You will learn:…

Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training – Fall 2017

with Lalita Dagny Vigander, E-RYT 500, LMT, RCYT and Raam Das, E-RYT 500

The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville is a month-long residential program consisting of over 200 class hours. This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own practice,…

Introduction to Yin Yoga

with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500

Guided by Biff Mithoefer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit, you will bring health to your body and balance to your busy, Yang-style life. Yin Yoga uses long-held postures that support you in accessing the deeper, more Yin parts of…

Navigating Life Change: Stuff Happens, but Suffering Is Optional

with Michael Lee, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, Dip.Soc.Sci, Dip.T., M.A.

You can change anything if you are truly aware and accepting of what is happening; but without awareness, your choices are limited. — Michael Lee Step into each day feeling inspired and well-equipped to fuel lasting change and enhance your…

Yin Yoga Teacher Training – Module 2

with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500

Since the beginning of humankind’s adventure here on Earth, indigenous societies throughout the world have sought guidance through their relationship with archetypal figures. These figures relate to the parts of ourselves that we all share. In this Yin Yoga training,…

November 2017

Awakening Bhakti: A Celebration of Divine and Human Love

with Jai Uttal

Bhakti Yoga is the path of personal relationship with Spirit, with God, with Goddess; it’s a relationship that includes all the flavors and moods of the human heart. In the journey of Bhakti, your emotions become the fuel to reconnect…

Yoga for All: Empowering Underserved Populations

with Dianne Bondy, E-RYT 500

Discover Yoga for all during this inclusive weekend workshop. Learn how Yoga can empower, inspire, promote self­-acceptance, and help you to embrace change. We will start with a critical review of how society, media, and culture affect the physical and…

Saturday Satsang Concert with Jai Uttal

with Jai Uttal

Join us for an intimate concert with Jai Uttal on Saturday As part of Awakening Bhakti Weekend Workshop, Jai will perform a special concert for the Saturday night Satsang. All are welcome. Through singing kirtan you can explore, express, and…

Cultivating Trust: How Wild It Is to Let It Be

with Becky 'Tara' Eschenroeder, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, RCYT and Special Guest Brad Ellsworth of Druminyasa®

How much time do you spend moving towards where you want to be versus being content with where you are? Where can you create space in your life? What would that space allow you to let in? What do you cling…

Yoga Nidra: Delving into Deep Rest

with Stacy Kamala Waltman, E-RYT 500

Yoga Nidra is the ultimate power nap of deep healing and profound restoration—the perfect antidote to stress, depression, and exhaustion. Advanced Yoga teacher, transformational life coach, and meditation master Stacy Kamala Waltman leads programs that are world-renowned, taking people on…

Yoga for Babies: Foundational Practice – Levels 1 and 2

with Ellynne Skove, LCAT, NCC, BC-DMT, BCPP, E-RYT, M.A.

Join Ellynne Skove for a Yoga for Babies workshop that includes two levels of training. The Level 1 training focuses on work with babies from birth to creeping, with an emphasis on tummy time and infant anatomical development. Level 2…

Meditation for Everyone

with Rev. Sumati Govinda Steinberg, RN, BSN, RYT 500

Would you like to try meditation, but you’re not sure where to start? There is a type of meditation for everyone! Join us for a weekend of lighthearted and joyful practice aimed at developing and expanding your meditation experience. In…

Beyond Asana: The Joy of Classical Yoga

with Michael Rhadeya Plasha, E-RYT 500, RPYT

Posture can take you only so far. Go beyond asanas in your Yoga practice and join us for a weekend workshop exploring the more subtle aspects of classical Yoga. During this workshop, you will: Discover how the roots of Yoga…

Relax and Rejuvenate with Restorative Yoga

with Chitra Kate McDevitt, RYT 500, C-IAYT

Restorative Yoga is a simple, effective antidote to stress, tension, and anxiety. In this practice, your body is placed in gentle, supported asanas (poses) with the use of props, allowing your mind to truly let go. Join us for a…

December 2017

Raja Yoga: Observation, Action, Transformation

with Madhavan Mark Wolz, RYT 500, C-IAYT

Raja Yoga opens the door between awareness and action, leading you to integrate body, mind, and spirit in a way that steadies your course and brings focus to your energy. Raja Yoga (the path of wisdom) is based on the…

You Have the Key: How to Access Your Inner Wisdom

with Rev. Prakasha Shakti Capen, E-RYT 500

Heroes. Golden talismans. Challenges. Secrets to unlock. These are the elements of any good epic adventure. They are also the elements of your own life. You are that hero. You already have the talismans, the keys. You already know the…

Yoga Tune-Up for the Holidays

with Letícia Padmasri, E-RYT 500, ALC, M.A.

During the holidays, we’re often preoccupied with the season’s hustle and bustle, the tasty foods, and the tremendous amount of effort spent in giving! Join us for a Yoga tune-up this holiday season.  Explore and realign with the divine nature…

New Year’s Silent Retreat: Reaching Healthy New Heights

with Integral Yoga Retreat Directors with Senior Staff

Every new year, we close a door to the past and open one to a myriad of new possibilities. These possibilities allow you to recreate and redesign your life in ways that align you with your innermost desires. Take a…

January 2018

Free All-Day Laughter Yoga Workshop: Live, Laugh, Love! 2018

with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT

Click here for other upcoming Laugha Yoga events Join us and spend a day Laughing for No Reason! And experience the Joy of Laughter and the Bliss of Yoga with Bharata Wingham, a “Laughter Ambassador.” Laugha Yoga® is an ancient,…

This Journey Called Meditation

with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji"

Join Yogaville’s senior sannyasi (monk) and beloved teacher, Mataji, for a basic meditation workshop to establish and develop your practice. A calm and focused mind can achieve anything. The beautiful science of concentration provides perfect tools to reach that profound…

Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training – INDIA – 2018

with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500 and Lalita Dagny Vigander, E-RYT 500, LMT, RCYT

Train with master Yoga instructors in the birthplace of Yoga.  Located near ancient temples and surrounded by the native culture, the Integral Yoga Institute of Coimbatore will allow you to experience India to its fullest. This three-week immersion offers the…

Self-Transformation Through Affirmation

with Rev. Lakshmi Barsel, Ph.D. and Rev. Paraman Barsel

Experience self-transformation during this weekend workshop of uplifting affirmation. Explore one of Sri Swami Satchidananda’s greatest gifts to the world—his Affirmations for Inner Peace. Subjects include: Love The mind Your first duty What you are How everything has a purpose…

February 2018

The Art of Joyful Movement: Combining Alexander Technique and Pavanmuktanasana

with Hope Mell, RYT 500, ATT

Combining the movement principles of the Alexander Technique with the age-old practice of Pavanmuktasana (the Joint-Freeing Series), Joyful Movement is a powerful practice that has transformed lives. This workshop gives an overview of The Alexander Technique, which offers a revolutionary…

Sweethearts Holiday

with Revs. Bhagavan and Bhavani Metro

Join us at Yogaville for a romantic weekend together celebrating and learning ways of being a couple in a loving, fun, and enlightened way. Engage in activities and exercises that will help you strengthen your bond during this Valentine’s Day…

Yogic Wellbeing and Sound to Recalibrate the Brain

with Mukta Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D.

Clearing the subconscious mind can give direct relief from the effects of nightmares, haunting thoughts, past psychological trauma, and fears. The system of sound or self-affirmation therapy is a process to unload the subconscious mind of these hindrances. It is…

Be Your Best Friend: Wholehearted Self-Compassion

with Sampada Desai, M.A., LPC, E-RYT 500, CLL

Often, we find it easier to offer compassion, kindness, and unconditional positive regard to others. Yet when it comes to ourselves, we are more likely to be highly critical, unforgiving, or unkind. Over time, depriving ourselves of compassion has adverse…

March 2018

Yoga, Life, and Happiness

with Rina Jakubowicz, E-RYT 500

We each hold the formula to a successful, joy-filled life—we just need to learn how to access it! Join Rina Jakubowicz for a workshop designed to help you find happiness in life through Yoga. Tap into your truth during an…

Brain Science and Yoga: Why (and How) Yoga Works

with M. Mala Cunningham, C-IAYT, Ph.D.

Yoga works—here’s proof. New technologies now allow researchers to see directly into the brain and observe how Yoga and mindfulness practices shape the brain and neurobiology. It’s exciting to know that through Yoga practices we can alter and rewire our…

The Dynamic Power of Breath

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500

The science of pranayama, or breath control, is a powerful key to a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. Practice techniques that can energize, detoxify, rejuvenate, and relax the body, while bringing balance, focus, and calm to the mind. Learn how…

Laugha Yoga® 3-Day Leader Certification

with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT

A fun way to awaken yourself and others to the love of laughter Get your certification to lead Laughter Yoga sessions and bring the healing and uplifting practice of intentional laughter to others. Laugha Yoga is an ancient, new idea for…

Nonviolent Communication for Yogis: Practicing Ahimsa and Compassion

with Bhavani Marcia Miller, E-RYT 500

Ahimsa is the state of the heart where there are no enemies.—Patanjali, Yoga Sutra 2.35 As yogis we are guided by the first two yamas of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: nonviolence (ahimsa) and truthfulness (satya). Nonviolent communication (NVC) is…

Yoga for Detox: Spring Cleaning for Body and Mind

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IYAT

Spring is the perfect time to get out of the doldrums and shed our winter coat, both physically and mentally. This program provides a weekend of gentle yogic detoxification in a pristine environment away from the world’s distractions. Instructions and…

The Living, Healing Tradition of Yoga Therapy

with Gary Kraftsow, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Join Gary Kraftsow, recently named by Yoga Journal as a Lifetime Contributor and “One of America’s Leading Yoga Therapists,” as he demonstrates the Viniyoga Therapy approach to managing structural, physiological, and psycho-emotional conditions. You will have the opportunity to develop…

Yoga Vacation in Guatemala

with Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500 and Ram Wiener, E-RYT 500

Discover the breathtaking vistas of cobalt-blue Lake Atitlan uniquely surrounded by some of Guatemala’s largest volcanoes. Join us for a Yoga vacation in Guatemala and watch your workday blues vanish into thin air. You will stay at a beautiful hotel…

Finding Peace in Chaos

with Nalanie Chellaram

In these troubled times of social, political, and religious upheaval, many are plagued with fear and anxiety. How do you find peace in an ever changing world? How do you get back to that place of faith and trust? With…

Yoga of Forgiveness: A Course in Miracles Retreat

with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT

Forgiveness is the key to happiness. — A Course in Miracles Join us on Easter weekend for this program based on Christian principles and terminology. A Course in Miracles focuses on “The Forgiveness Principle”– a crucial aspect of the path of Yoga and…

April 2018

LifeForce Yoga® to Manage Your Mood

with Amy Weintraub, E-RYT 500, MFA, YACEP, C-IAYT

LifeForce Yoga® interweaves the power of an ancient discipline with that of current science. In Yogaville’s safe and accepting environment, you’ll learn Yoga practices that can help you maintain your optimum mental health, as well as methods to safely release…

Ayurvedic Thai Yoga Bodywork

with Renata Gregori Sullivan, CYT and Dr. Michael Sullivan, D.C., D.Ay.

Learn the extraordinary healing art of Thai Yoga Bodywork in this hands-on, experiential workshop. The unique healing system of Thai Yoga uses beautiful exotic stretches, Yoga postures, acupressure, rhythmic compressions, and therapeutic breathwork based on Yoga, Ayurveda, and martial arts.…

Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training – Spring 2018

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IYAT

The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville is a month-long residential program consisting of over 200 class hours. This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own…

Mindfulness, Compassion, and Difficult Emotions

with Susan Carol Stone, Ph.D.

In this interactive workshop-retreat, we will explore how to traverse the terrain of difficult emotions through mindfulness, presence, and compassion. Popular mindfulness instructor Susan Carol Stone will assist you in establishing a personal mindfulness program that will help you relax…

Sacred Sounds: Healing Sounds

with Jonathan Goldman and Andi Goldman, LPC, M.A.

Discover the secrets of sound healing with the internationally acclaimed teacher, author, and chant master Jonathan Goldman, who teams with his wife, holistic psychotherapist Andi Goldman, for this special weekend. Explore the scientific and spiritual basis of using sound for…

Yoga Therapy in Cancer and Chronic Illness: YCat – Level 1

with Jnani Chapman, E-RYT 500, RN, BSN and with Senior YCat Intern Teachers

YCat Yoga Therapy, founded in 1990, is a three-level, professional certification training for health professionals and experienced Yoga teachers. The training is designed to enable them to work safely with people facing: Cancer at any stage of illness Common chronic…

The Spiritual Art of Memoir: Discovering the Invisible Thread of Grace

with Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

If you’re thinking about this workshop, you weren’t born yesterday. You’ve lived and loved, won and lost, celebrated and grieved. You have many stories to tell. All stories have an inside and an outside. The outside is linear—it happened in…

May 2018

Relieving Anxiety: CBT and Yoga

with Boris Bhagavan Pisman, LMHC

Join Bhagavan Pisman for a practical and profound weekend investigating Yoga-Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) of Anxiety™. If you or your clients experience panic attacks, OCD, social anxiety, general anxiety, phobias, or post-traumatic stress, this workshop can change your or…

Peaceful Weight Loss Workshop

with Brandt Bhanu Passalacqua and Anna Neiman Passalacqua

Join nationally recognized weight-loss facilitator and author of Peaceful Weight Loss Through Yoga, Bhanu Passalacqua, as he introduces you to the concepts and practices that have helped him and his students lose weight and find balance in their lives. You’ll…

Peaceful Weight Loss Six-Day Retreat

with Brandt Bhanu Passalacqua and Anna Neiman Passalacqua

Join nationally recognized weight-loss facilitator and author of Peaceful Weight Loss Through Yoga, Bhanu Passalacqua, as he introduces you to the concepts and practices that have helped him and his students lose weight and find balance in their lives. This…

Aging Agelessly

with Barbara Prema Brown, E-RYT 500 and Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IYAT

The timeless practices of Yoga help practitioners to age agelessly—maintaining the energy, strength, and keen perception of their younger years. Ever-youthful yoginis Barbara Prema Brown and Satya Greenstone will guide you in this Yoga workshop for the new age adult…

YogaNursing®: The Heart of Caring

with Susan Turnage, RN, CYN, RYT 500

We cannot change the nursing culture without changing the nursing consciousness.—Annette Tersigni, Founder of YogaNursing YogaNursing is a revolutionary model of care that unites the ancient wisdom of Yoga with the science of modern Nursing. This program’s teachings of self-care…

Yoga of Devotion: A Retreat with Krishna Das

with Krishna Das

Join world-renowned musician Krishna Das in an experiential weekend filled with kirtan (chanting of sacred sounds). In this special concert and kirtan workshop, you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in chanting holy mantras with the Grammy-nominated “rockstar…

Krishna Das Saturday Concert

with Krishna Das

$40 Advance Purchase/$45 at the door Join us for an intimate concert with Krishna Das, the Grammy-nominated master kirtanist who bridged the East and West through music As part of his annual Yogaville 4-Day Retreat, Krishna Das will perform a…

June 2018

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – Part 1

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IYAT

Part 1: June 3–8, 2018 Part 2: September 30–October 5, 2018 10% Off for those registering for Parts 1 and 2 Restorative Yoga is the practice of placing the body into a specific Yoga asana using the support of props…

Raja Yoga Teacher Training – 2018

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500

Add a new dimension to your practice and teaching with Raja Yoga, the science of meditation that enables one to experience greater peace and joy in life and spiritual realization. Raja Yoga purifies, strengthens, and harmonizes all aspects of the…

Yoga of Recovery®: Between the Mat and the Meeting – Ayurveda Weekend

with Durga Leela, E-RYT 500

This Yoga of Recovery® weekend is for those who are struggling and suffering. If you suspect that your current mode of living is unsustainable, if you feel the pain, stress, and loneliness of life, if you notice that there’s a…

Yoga of Recovery®: Ayurvedic Healing for Addictive Tendencies – Module B Certification

with Durga Leela, E-RYT 500

Yoga of Recovery® is the first comprehensive course to combine Ayurveda and Yoga with traditional recovery tools to offer a more holistic mind, body, and spirit approach to addiction and self-destructive behaviors. Health and recovery from addiction and disease involve…

Yoga and Kayaking

with Bhaskar Deva

Join Bhaskar Deva for a weekend of Yoga and kayaking down the peaceful James River—connecting with nature and yourself. This is an invigorating way for beginners and experienced kayakers alike to interweave Yoga and the joy of the outdoors. Each…

July 2018

Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training – 2018

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IYAT

Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training offers an opportunity to profoundly enrich your understanding and practice of Integral Yoga. As a student, you’ll dive deeply into the subtle aspects of Yoga and acquire the skills needed to teach them. Learn important…

Stress Management Teacher Training – 2018

with Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500 and Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500

Stress is widespread in the world today and many people are turning to Yoga for Stress Management. This training is designed to give you the essential skills and confidence to teach Yoga as Stress Management in a wide variety of…

Neuroscience, Yoga, and Mindfulness Workshop: Powerful Tools for Healing

with M. Mala Cunningham, C-IAYT, Ph.D.

With the advent of new technologies, researchers are now able to understand how Yoga and mindfulness practices can help us to heal, restore vibrancy, and increase resiliency.  Over the last twenty years, research has proven that Yoga and mindfulness techniques…

Neuroscience, Yoga, and Mindfulness Five-Day Retreat: Powerful Tools for Healing

with M. Mala Cunningham, C-IAYT, Ph.D.

The field of neuroscience shows that you can actually change your brain patterns—and therefore change your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—which can promote healing in your system. This 5-day retreat will focus on strategies for healing the body and mind through…

Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training – Summer 2018

with Letícia Padmasri, E-RYT 500, ALC, M.A. and Raam Das, E-RYT 500

The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville is a month-long residential program consisting of over 200 class hours. This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own…

August 2018

Adaptive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training – 2018

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IYAT

Have you ever had a student who’s unable to perform even the most basic Hatha poses? You want to help them, but you aren’t sure how. The Adaptive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training is the training for you! This ten-day course…

September 2018

Yoga for the Special Child® Basic Training – Part 2: Developing Programs for Teens and Young Adults

with Sivakami Sonia Sumar, E-RYT 500

This Yoga for the Special Child® Basic Training – Part 2 course expands on Basic Training – Part 1, with special emphasis on working with teens and young adults and refining your skills to work with children under 12 years…

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – Part 2: Therapeutic Applications

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IYAT

Restorative Yoga is the practice of placing the body into a specific Yoga asana using the support of props such as bolsters, pillows, blocks, blankets, or chairs. These gentle asanas literally hold and maintain the position of the body as…

October 2018

3-Day Laugha Yoga® Leader Certification Weekend

with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT

A fun way to awaken yourself and others to the love of laughter Get your certification to lead Laughter Yoga sessions and bring the healing and uplifting practice of intentional laughter to others. Laugha Yoga is an ancient, new idea for…

Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training – Fall 2018

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IYAT

The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville is a month-long residential program consisting of over 200 class hours. This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own…

November 2018

How to Cultivate Healing and Inner Peace

with Tom Spector, Ph.D.

Join Tom to enjoy a meditation, healing, and inner peace course designed for everyone, even those who believe they could never meditate. With over 40 years’ experience, Tom’s teachings are crystal clear and easy-to-follow, combining profound meaning with light humor.…